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University announced ‘the Golden Promise’ a program that covers the remaining cost of tuition for incoming freshmen that are receiving the full support amount of pell grant starting in the Fall 2017. At the Access and Affordability forum, Raquel Perez, a CARTA professor moderated the discussion between President Mark B. Rosenberg, Director of Office of Scholarships Laura Castillo, Director of Financial Aid Francisco Valines; SGC-MMC President Alian Collazo. The panel streamed live on the Roar on Wednesday Feb. 8 between 1p.m. and 2:30p.m. “We are a public University that believes that eligible students ought to have the opportunity to get a four year degree, that eligible students belong here and have the ability to succeed here,” Rosenberg said. Students with an estimated family contribution of zero dollar, Golden promise students, will automatically receive the remaining balance for their tuition in form of FIU scholarships, grants or loans. The aid amount will be added to their financial award letter at the beginning of the year. “There are a lot of resources here that should be able to get you to the finish line and beyond,”

Rosenberg said. Martina Bretous/The Beacon Students voiced their concerns about the lack of classes availability at both campuses and the From left to right: Panelists Laura Castillo, Alian Collazo, Francisco Valines, and President Mark B. Rosenberg talk to travel time to get from one campus to the other. moderator Raquel Perez and audience about options to graduate with less debt on Wednesday February 8, 2017. They explained that it is quite inconvenient when it comes to getting from one class at the “We are a public University whose faculty “We believe that our youth gives us the highly motivated, hardworking student body. north campus to get to another class at the south understands why they are here and have the ability to be far more responsive to our students The University of Pittsburgh is about 230 campus within an hour. purpose to ensure that our students get a ‘Worlds than the older, more established institutions of years old and their system consisted of faculty Rosenberg said the University is aiming for a Ahead’ education” He said. Higher Education” Rosenberg said. teaching classes during the day and graduate “24/7, 365 availability of courses” some classes Rosenberg said that FIU is a public Rosenberg said that a good lesson for him may have to be online but they are working University relatively young by north american when he first arrived to the University in 1976 SEE ACCESS, PAGE 2 with students to provide the varying coursework public university standards but he sees our youth from the University Pittsburg was seeing the needed at the different campuses. is an advantage. faculty work day and night with a very special, BISCAYNE BAY Students relects University to host 11th on escort services annual town hall meeting MICHAEL ANALCO college students who struggle to pay Contributing writer for college. GUETHSHINA ALTENA concerns, not only through the town students and people attending In an interview conducted in News Director hall meeting through contacting their about the ongoing projects that the Tuition is a very common financial 2011 by the Huffington Post with the student government representative as University has.” Morales said. issue that college students struggle with founder of the website, Brandon Wade, For the 11th time in FIU’s history, well. The meeting discussion will be every semester. estimated that of the 800,000 “sugar the University will be hosting a Morales said that this meeting is guided by the types of questions Some seek out scholarships and babies,”-- those who work as the Town Hall Meeting with President also important to put a face to names asked by the audience, which is grants opportunities or loans to help escorts in the site-- about 35 percent of Rosenberg at the Biscayne Bay of the representatives of the student why Morales recommends attendees pay for their college expenses. them were college students. Campus. body and highlight the relationship to come ready with questions and According to research conducted When asked about the number Student Government Association SGA BBC has with the president concerns that they may have. in 2015 by Ohio State University, 70 of college students using sites like of will be in and the role they play in helping to “It’s is open to all students percent of college students stress about Seeking Arrangement to pay for school attendance to have an open dialogue facilitate those kind of conversations. and anybody who is part of the having to pay for school. About half and tuition, Gonzalez said he was with students and FIU President “Students voiced their concerns FIU community” Morales said, of students surveyed said they worry unaware that students would go these Rosenberg about the future of BBC. in the past about the lack of food encouraging interested students who about making monthly ends meet. lengths. Dianne Morales the SGA BBC options and the availability of some primarily goes to MMC or EC to With students work minimum wage “I mean, I knew that students would Director of Events has been helping classes at the Biscayne Bay campus.” attend the meeting as well. jobs while attending school, students work in places like strip clubs and as in the planning of the annual town Morales said. RSVP online is available at like Elio Gonzalez, a sophomore dancers at clubs. I actually have a hall meeting for the last two years. The town hall meeting will take go.fiu.edu/sgabbctownhall majoring in finance, said he wonders friend who joined a male strip club and “It’s a good venue for students place with the participation of the The town hall meeting will what lengths students go to in order to gets booked for shows all the time,” to see the relationship between their Assistant Vice-President of Student take place in the Wolfe University afford school. said Gonzalez. student government representative Affairs Eric Arneson, President Center’s May Ann Wolfe Theatre “Luckily my mom helps me pay for “I just never realized that escort and the president himself.” Morales Rosenberg, and SGA President and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more my school,” said Gonzalez, services were common ways for said “It’s a good opportunity for FIU Foundation Board Member information contact the SGA BBC Lately the sex and escort industry has girls and guys to pay for school. I’ve students to learn that their voices Allhan Mejia. office at 305-919-5680. received a boost from college students. can be heard and they are avenues “Before taking questions, Websites like SeekingArrangement. SEE ESCORT, PAGE 2 to which they can express their President Rosenberg will update com have become viable options for 2 Panther Press – Monday, February 13, 2017 NEWS PantherNOW.com NATION & University organize student WORLD BRIEFS forum for Bayview residents Trump administration is considering GUETHSHINA ALTENA they responded by sharing their Center and we changed the about the way things are run News Director plans to do so by the summer policy to create an opportunity at our campus” Marseille new, narrower travel ban, officials say of 2017. for students to personalize the said. “Although this forum Rebuffed again by the courts, the Trump On Feb. 7, students gathered “One of the main problems windows, put up some banners, specifically targets residents administration is weighing a new, more narrowly in the Bayview H. Clubroom at that were brought up was put up pictures of students and students, we encourage tailored executive order to restrict entry into the U.S. the Biscayne Bay campus to the gravel parking lot. It is make it a more student friendly all to participate and have that would forestall further legal wrangling _ even as share their concerns with the located between bayview and environment.” other forums in the semester the president himself vowed Friday to “do whatever is University SGA-BBC. Academic Center 2,” Cosio While some students at the where it’s targeted to all BBC necessary to keep our country safe.” Leonardo Cosio, the vice- said. “Sometimes students forum may have expressed students.” One day after three appeals court judges unanimously president of SGA-BBC was overflow parking because there their concerns, others had The lack of classes was refused to reinstate the president’s order barring present and helped in the is not enough at Bayview, they positive insights about the another issue that student travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations, Trump again said his administration would ultimately realization of the event. would have to park on the BBC campus. brought up, according to prevail in court. “I think for what it was, gravel” “People really wanted to Marseille. “We will continue to go through the court process the forum was really great in Limited dining options was discuss the positives too, which “[The administration] and ultimately, I have no doubt we will win,” he told terms of attendance. A good also brought up as an issue that was nice. They loved the view is bringing back the Health reporters at a White House news conference with amount of people showed up the students wants resolved. from the Bayview building, Services major from the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. and showed interest by giving Especially for resident student, the resources available to campus But he also previewed actions he said his feedback” Cosio said students complained them such as kayaking, paddle to the Biscayne Bay campus administration may take “having to do with the The assistant vice-president on the fact that they only get boarding, and the excursions in the 2017 fall semester. additional security for our country.” of Student Affairs, Eric to choose between Moe’s and from the Wellness and This major will bring 700 to a “We will not allow people into our country who are looking to do harm to our people. We will allow lots of Arneson hosted the meeting Subway. Recreational Center,” Cosio thousand students to BBC and people into our country that will love our people and do along with Cosio. The purpose “SGA met with business said. adding numerous classes along good for our country,” he said. was to find out student’s services which oversees dining Meredith Marseille, the the way,” Marseille said. Trump said he could act as soon as next week. frustrations about Bayview, the on campus and we told them comptroller of SGA -BBC also Residents assistants for new residential building and what we can do to better the participated in this forum for the building also helped Fearing deportations, Mexico warns the Biscayne Bay campus as a options on campus so it’s in the students. answering a couple questions. its citizens in the US whole. process of being discussed,” “[The forum] was just to “It was really nice to see people “We usually host it at the said Cosio. get some input about how helping each other out as they The much-publicized deportation of an immigrant who Wolfe Center but this time Cosio said that work living in Bayview was going each brought up their issues” had been living illegally in Arizona prompted the Mexican we wanted to reach Bayview is already in place to have for students there and any Marseille said. government on Friday to urge its nationals in the United States students and give a chance more options available issues that they have with it” Arnerson said that the next to “take precautions” amid a “new reality” for the immigrant community. for Bayview students to be soon for students to have a Marseille said. “ It was also forum will be in late March or The expulsion of Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos, a Mexican heard,”said Anderson. “The rotating menus schedule from an opportunity to give them early April. citizen and mother of two U.S.-born children, “illustrates the forum is an opportunity for restaurants such as Chick-fil-la an update on SGA and what’s “Usually our forums new reality of the Mexican community living in the United student government to do on some specific days of the going on with FIU BBC.” are students that are really States in the face of more severe application of migration two things, like share new week. Marseille said that it is engaged, student leaders who controls,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. information to students Apart from parking and convenient to have the meeting share a lot of information but like construction, academic food options, Arnerson said at Bayview because lack of what we are trying to figure out TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE programs and provide more that students asked for more housing has always been an better is how to connect with information about the campus. student friendly environment. issue at BBC. Now that the students who are not engaged,” The second part is to get “Students have expressed residential building is there, said Arneson. “For instance, CORRECTIONS feedback from students and their frustrations, for example Marseille thinks that it’s great students who only go to class answer their questions.” one of them was that there was that they can now address and but don’t engage on any events Cosio said that one of the a beautiful new Wolfe Center respond to the concerns of that or services on campus but we In Volume 1, Issue 3, the article titled “Heroic main problems students shared but that it wasn’t very student population of students. really need their opinion too. Heritage” incorrectly paraphrased quotes attributed at the forum was parking, friendly,” said Arneson. “So “Forums like this one is At the end of the day our role is to Percy Hintzen, director of African and African asking the administration to from that meeting, I met with open to any FIU students to engage students on campus.” Diaspora Studies. The story has been corrected online have the parking lot paved and the director of the Wolfe who has something to say to accurately reflect his beliefs and quotes. Panther Press will gladly change any errors. Call our MMC office at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305-919-4722. Sex industry: ‘Last resort’ ESCORT, PAGE 1 a senior in business if these services helped “The increasing Nowadays, we can’t administration in you pay for school then number of college even be as successful as never met someone management, said you’ve got to do what students in this business we expected to be with a panther press who sold their body she wasn’t surprised you’ve got to do,” said tells me that education bachelor’s degree. Most for sexual purposes [to students are escorting to Peguero. is very expensive and of us need to pursue grad EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION afford taking classes] afford school. Paola Cadena, a students aren’t getting schools degrees to make so knowing that there “It’s really not that junior majoring in help from other sources.” it in our fields. 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Tuition?” based upon a student’s graduation” it comes to borrowing money to pay for Robert Jaross Panther Press is an editorially independent Laura Castillo, the director of Office If a student takes a long time to college. sst irector of A . D newspaper partially funded by student of Scholarships to talk about the many graduate, which can be appropriate in his The office also provides one-on-one Student Media and services fees that are appropriated by grant and scholarship opportunities that or her particular circumstances, that works student loan counseling to all FIU students. Alfred Soto Student Government. the University offers. She said that FIU against the University funding according For more information contact the Financial owns a website “fiu academic works” to Rosenberg. Aid office at 305-348-7000 Contact Us Michelle Marchante Opinion Director OPINION Panther Press – 3 PantherNOW.com Monday, February 13, 2017 Dating in college is different Less fish means from “any other setting” losing the oceans WHAT’S UP FIU I would assume that I attract dating is tough. solely “emotionally draining Aside from the thought that EYES ON THE nutrients, such as protein and people,” otherwise known as relationships, friendships and EARTH vitamin D” and it is also the best energy sucking vampires. EDP dating as a whole is beneficial source of omega-3 fatty acids.” can be anyone, from your spring and/or unbeneficial, many However, PETA offers a semester roommate, to the blonde believe that in this day and age different point of view, showing guy in your calculus class and dating is basically a figment of that the health benefits are not LAQUAVIA SMITH even your own mother. our imagination and is no longer what they seem. Susan Svrluga, the author socially appropriate. They state that “the Should love be on our agenda Harvard graduate and writer AMANDA JUNG consumption of fish flesh while in college? As a junior at Charlotte Lieberman argues that is harmful to humans. Both Florida International University, her own generation in 2014 helped Fish have become a staple wild and farmed fish live in I’ve noticed over the years that to begin this trend of emotionally in American society as well as increasingly polluted waters and my love life is at times harder than Even I have had empty individuals that would the diets and cultures of many their flesh rapidly accumulates my finals. With love often comes my fair share of rather text than speak in person. others around the world. high levels of dangerous stress and while many believe [emotionally draining “We are a generation Chances are you have been toxins.” that relationships are essential to people] and it’s not a frightened of letting ourselves be on a few fishing trips in your They also tell us that “fish are the “college experience,” I beg to emotionally vulnerable, addicted lifetime. And there is an even the main, if not the only source polite feeling. You are differ. to communicating by text, and as bigger possibility that you have of methylmercury” which Even though hook-ups and constantly juggling with a result, neglecting to treat each owned a goldfish or visited an is linked to cardiovascular dating can add a few extra “pizzas” your emotions while other with respect,” Lieberman aquarium. disease, fetal brain damage, to your college life, the end results simultaneously dealing writes in her Cosmopolitan I am guilty of each and blindness, deafness and more. can be detrimental to your mental, with the emotions of the article. every one of the things that I These are similar points that physical and emotional state of said EDP and any other Lieberman walks us through mentioned above. Erica Melamed, the president of being. It’s important to note that things you have going the triumphs and troubles of her I have gone on camping Plant-Based Society at FIU, has dating in college is a bit different on. own college dating experiences trips with my family in which brought up. from dating in any other setting. and those of her associates. we spent time sitting at docks, Melamed is currently In college, you are surrounded “I am terrified of getting waiting for something to get leading a campaign with the by people ranging from the ages emotionally over invested when caught on our fishing lines. other members of the society of 17 to 25, on average, who I’m seeing a guy. I’m scared of I have owned a pet fish that titled, “Fishless February.” The at times are overwhelmed and being totally honest,” Lieberman’s eventually passed away and had goal is to encourage people self-absorbed with their own of The Washington Post article friend, Alix, said. to be flushed down the toilet. not to consume fish or support dilemmas. addressed reasons why one should I, too, have constantly And I have been on countless establishments like SeaWorld These issues alone can cause a “not allow friends or family struggled with the tug-of-war of field trips to aquariums in which that captivate fish as a part of person to be cruel, nonchalant or members to dump added stress on doing too much or doing too little, I have been feet away from their business. even emotionally detached from a you.” She explains that anxiety forever contemplating if I should hundreds of species of fish, only Fish should not be eaten, or situation whenever “dating” is the is indeed contagious during behave how I want or if I should separated by a piece of glass. kept in tanks for the duration of topic of discussion. challenging times, especially “play it cool.” I’m not going to lie. But have you ever stopped to their lives. Whether it’s an official during finals or homecoming The hook-ups and “boo-thangs” do the math? Fish have become Additionally, a study that relationship, a fling or casual week. that have presented themselves a big part of our diets and on was published in UGA Today dinner dates, it can become “It is crucial to direct your throughout my college career top of that, the entertainment discovered that “through intense and at times, excessively energy towards your own goals have been more problematic than industry. excretion, [fish] recycle the draining. and projects,” she writes. entertaining. How many more fish can we nutrients they take in, providing According to The Washington Even I have had my fair share And don’t even begin to talk remove from the ocean before the fertilizer seagrass and algae Post, maintaining friendships of EDP and it’s not a polite about social media’s impact on there are no more left to be need to grow.” and relationships are a few of the feeling. You are constantly this romantic frenzy. caught? This study shows that fish do reasons one can deal with college juggling with your emotions while According to National not just deserve to be free but – and the stress that comes along for simultaneously dealing with the To read the full article, go Geographic, “the loss of ocean for the sake of their ecosystem – the ride. emotions of the said EDP and any online to PantherNOW.com biodiversity is accelerating” they need to be. Without them, These bonds and memories other things you have going on. and “if the long-term trend the unique ecosystems of the you create throughout those four I remember having issues with Laquavia Smith is a continues… there will be little oceans will perish. years serve as stress relievers. my significant other throughout contributing writer for Panther or no seafood available for Every choice we make However, they also mentioned that my freshman year during midterms Press. Her column, What’s Up sustainable harvest” in the next somehow has an impact on one should “avoid emotionally week and I barely possessed the FIU, is a commentary on the latest thirty years. the environment. Consider draining people.” will or emotional stability to style and entertainment news. As humans, we depend on giving up fish for the month of If I didn’t know any better, attend any of my exams. Yeah, the survival of this ecosystem February, not only in support and with the removal of so of Plant-Based Society’s many fish from the ocean, we campaign, but in support of the LOW-COST DICAPRIO are at risk. environment as well. Even more people are Going fishless now will hopping on board with the help ensure that our oceans do pescetarian diet. In other words, not have to explore the dark the only meat that they consume possibility of being fishless is fish. forever. According to Authority Nutrition, “fish is one of the Amanda Jung is a staff healthiest foods in the planet.” writer for Panther Press. Her But what makes it so healthy? column, Eyes on the Earth, is a Joe Leech, a dietitian for commentary on current global Authority Nutrition, claims that environmental issues. “it is loaded with important

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LOOKING BACK AT LAST WEEK’S EVENTS

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Top left: Issa Rae, creator of the hit HBO series, “Insecure,” speaks to students in the GC Ballrooms about her journey to stardom for BSU’s Black History Month speaker series on Feb. 9, 2017.

Top right: On Feb. 7, the Office of Multicultural Programs and Services hosted the “Diversity in the Workplace” event with representatives from Target, Brianna Guilarte and Jorge Solares.

Bottom Left: During Panther Alumni Week, the FIU Alumni Association hosted a meet-and-greet in the GC pit so students could speak with alumnis on Feb. 7, 2017.

Martina Bretous/Panther Pssress Annual ‘Kissing Bridge Sweethearts’ event ‘a part of our university culture’ MICHELLE SILVA FIU scholarships,” Newborn said. uninterrupted traditions of FIU,” as Worsdale said of the Contributing Writer Organizations in attendance will also provide venues Kissing Bridge, became a part of her love story. for students to connect with the University. Alumni are not the only ones attached to the Kissing Upholding the theme of tradition, FIU’s landmark Bridge, students who are just embarking on their FIU This Valentine’s Day, students can honor the Kissing Kissing Bridge continues to serve as the backdrop for journey like second-year student, Carolina Gonzalez, Bridge through activities inclusive of all students, the evebt, which will be situated between the Green remember their first Sweetheart Tradition fondly. regardless of relationship status. Library and the Ryder Business Building. Gonzalez encourages single and taken students alike to As spring semester advances, Panthers will have the attend this year. chance to unwind while getting to know the University’s “I went last year and it was a lot of fun,” Gonzalez history this coming Tuesday, Feb.14 as they eat and said, “it really has nothing to do with, like, ‘boyfriend,’ participate in raffles. As a student, it can be so easy to get caught up or ‘girlfriend,’ or none of that stuff.” Not to be misled by the “sweetheart” in the event in everything that you’re doing and so this is just Students who are single, taken, or somewhere title, this event does not exclude students who have yet something that can be not too much effort, to swing in between need one requisite to attend: an interest to kiss someone in front of the Kissing Bridge, since by and to see what’s going on, and then you get to in embedding university tradition into their lives, its aim is to foster interest in university history and be a part of something that has been a part of our according to Worsdale. tradition. university culture for many decades, “As a student, it can be so easy to get caught up “Student Ambassadors put on the traditional Kissing Simone Worsdale in everything that you’re doing and so this is just Bridge event to bring awareness to the tradition of the Alumna something that can be not too much effort, to swing by bridge,” former Student Ambassador president, Amanda and to see what’s going on, and then you get to be a Cantillo said. part of something that has been a part of our university Coordinator of Student Programs, Beatriz Newborn, culture for many decades,” said Worsdale. invites students, faculty, and staff to join in on the For some, the kissing bridge might holds a deeper Student Ambassadors remain tradition-keepers Sweetheart Event. meaning than a place for students to sit and relax in on campus,Cantillo says, in their efforts to honor the “Attendees will get information about the kissing between classes. Kissing Bridge. bridge tradition, giveaways from the FIU Ambassadors After meeting at the University in 2010, alumna The event will take place between 11:00 a.m. to and other organizations like SGA along with baked Simone Worsdale and her then-boyfriend, got engaged 1:00 p.m.. For more information, visit fiualumni.com. goods and other delicious food, along with Valentine’s in late 2012, going on to take some of their engagement For more information on campus events aimed at long- day decorations and several chance drawings as we raise pictures in front of the bridge in 2013. established customers, visit fiualumni.com. money for our professional development conference and “One of the longest running and consistent, pantherNOW.com Entertainment Panther Press– Monday, February 13, 2017 5

Black History Month Spotlight “Being black is like a journey you know because of all history that we had, all the ancestors that fight for us. Me as a black person, I feel like I have to live up to that expectation but that’s a good thing because we have a community of people who are supportive and we all stand in this together ... Being black is having the strength to deal with the consequences of being black.” Guethshina Altena #MusicMonday This week’s best music releases

indie pop artist crafts a narrative 2015 track “Should’ve Called,” FIU Music series: FRESH BAKE involving the titular “dying a cut from his debut album, man”, who faces both his own 5 o’clock Shadow. Much in mortality and his impact on those the vain of its predecessor, the ‘young and modern voice’ around him. Tillman loosens track revolves around a smooth MARTINA BRETOUS this repertoire,” said Khare. up on a flexible yet detached non-fussy production centered by Entertainment Director Khare says the only challenge in vocal performance, occasionally a pillowy key arrangement that preparing the concert was figuring revealing a neat falsetto as he recalls the work of Mick Jenkins With Valentine’s Day right on our out what songs to leave out but she CHRISTOPHER navigates the satirically quotable and Kirk Knight. heels, the FIU Music Series brings assures concert goers will enjoy RODRIGUEZ lyrics. Much like Jenkins, Tents is the “Broadway of Love” concert, many songs that are “popular for the “Eventually the dying man introspective and melancholic. to offer a concert that will allow the season.” The first week of February takes his final breath/But first At one point, he laments, “I audience to escape and go to another Longo and Khare both note that had much to offer music listeners checks the news feed to see what ain’t better/I’m bitter” before place, says Kathryn Longo, professor while the music is an essential part of all genres. Here are five of the he’s ‘bout to miss.” navigating scenarios of anxiety at the School of Music. of the performance, singers also most essential tracks you should The titular character remains and loneliness on the road. R&B “I’m biased but I think we always have to work on entertaining their add to your playlist. open to interpretation: Is it unknown saidbysed brings it need music in the world and that art is audience and making it feel “as real President Trump, himself, all home with the chorus (“It’s all on really important. Getting the chance as possible.” Vince Staples of us? The vagueness remains me/That’s why they all on me”) to say something you can’t say with “I tell singers ‘Yes, you have to “BagBak” nonetheless appealing as the song complementing Tents’ smooth words is invaluable and so, I feel that have a beautiful voice, of course, but ends on a satisfying crescendo, and confident flow. way about our whole series,” she that’s not enough. Your audience is Coming off the critical acclaim marked by a haunting chorus said. not going to relate to you if just stand of last year’s “Prima Donna” EP, of voices leading us along to an Vagabon “Minneapolis” The FIU Music Series is a up and all you do is sing. You really the Long Beach native offers up uncertain fate. combination of students, faculty and have to be … an entertainer,” Khare spitfire social commentary over a On her latest from her guest ensembles performing concerts said. “If you’re not entertaining, if dizzying beat that takes elements Blanck Mass upcoming Infinite Worlds, you don’t have that spark or desire from both Southern trap music “Silent Treatment” Cameroon native Laetitia Tamko to do that, then this might not be for and early techno. Touching on digs into the reverb-drenched and you.” themes of inclusion, Staples raps The latest from the solo project fast-paced number that recalls To achieve that, students are ask “Obama ain’t enough for me/We of Benjamin John Power is an the fuzzy indie pop of Dinosaur to personalize the pieces and apply just gettin started/The next Bill alarming and sprawling piece that Jr. and the punchy melodies I’m biased but I think we them to their own lives. They also Gates can be on Section 8 up in combines elements of witch house of Veruca Salt. Her vocal is all always need music in the work on their facial expressions and the projects.” and drone music. A cut-up sample playfulness without strain in the world and that art is really body language to accurately portray Staples’ focused anger is of a chorus of voices greets us at celebratory ode to both the titular important. Getting the chance the emotion of the song they are belied and often masked by the the opening before descending city and the idea of leaving home to say something you can’t say performing. bubbly energy of the production. into a pulsating rhythm of sharp and settling into a new place. with words is invaluable ... “We have studio classes where Nonetheless, he ends on a percussion and white noise. While familiar, the the students get together and sing repeated affirmation: “We on Despite the intimidating length adventurous take —check the Kathryn Longo for each other and it’s kind of a way now,” presented as both a note of of seven minutes, the entire affair drop of silence before she rips Professor to workshop the piece in front of an optimism and a rallying cry. moves swiftly, creating an urgent into the second verse— offers up School of Music audience,” said Longo. atmosphere that just fades away an exciting peek to her upcoming Singers are then paired together Father John Misty “Ballad without resolution. studio debut. to see how figure out the flow of of a Dying Man” the concert, and that is where “Dr. Jimi Tents (ft. saidbysed) Khare is awesome,” says Longo. One of a string of recent “Should’ve Called, Pt. 2” Fresh Bake is a weekly column While there isn’t a specific storyline releases leading to his upcoming that reviews new music releases in throughout the year. It’s a chance for because each song comes from a album “Pure Comedy,” the Brooklyn rapper Jimi Tents various genres. students to perform live and work on different musical, Khare works to occasionally egotistical folk and released this direct sequel to his their classical techniques and various ensure there is a sense of continuity singing styles, says Vindhya Khare, throughout the concert. voice coach at the University. The students also rehearse with “We want to give the best Maria Paulina Garcia, pianist and opportunities to our singers … help vocal coach at the University, to ‘Train’ needs to ‘dig deep for their roots’ them learn music that will not only, work on the collaboration between be academically stimulating [and] the pianist and the singer and then, MUSIC The group who and though they produced very nicely, I think challenging but also, our goal is that the stage presentation. MATTERS brought you hits like of Nelly Furtado’s “Whoa, Nelly!” when I they’re going to get hired to sing Longo and Khare invite members “Drops of Jupiter” and listen to the track. post-graduation or even while they’re of the FIU community to attend “Hey, Soul Sister” are “The News”brings us back to the rock in their studies,” said Khare. the event and say the University’s back with their 10th band we all love, with the drums kick in On Monday, Feb. 13, 14 singers diversity enriches the quality of studio album, “A Girl, the middle of the chorus with the touch of will take the stage at the performance given by students. a Bottle, a Boat.” While lightning magic. As the album goes deeper, Beach Urban Studios and perform “What I think is really great about the group is known for you get more into the teen-pop gushy songs; love songs from the “Golden Age” FIU is that we have such an interesting HAROLD LOPEZ more of an alternative “Valentine” goes back in time with the bop of broadway,” a time between to and diverse group of students. In the sound, they are taking a trend giving me vibes of Meghan Trainor’s ‘30s and ‘50s, and a few pieces from Golden Age of Broadway, you don’t new direction with this debut album, Title. contemporary music. The numbers always think of Hispanic singers or album by exploring the pop world. Overall, the album seems forced into the will include music from “Guys and black singers but we have that in our Starting off with the fun and catchy “Drink pop mainstream world. While there are a Dolls,” “South Pacific,” “West Side program and we bring a richness to it Up” with sounds of a fun spring getaway to few standout tracks, namely “Drink Up” and story” and a few contemporary …, a young and modern voice to that Malibu, California under the hot sun, the “You Better Believe,” Train needs to come pieces, namely from “Aladdin” and tradition,” said Longo. chorus is like a splash of beach water on your back strong and dig deep in for their roots. “Into The Woods.” The free event will take place face. “This style suits very much the from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Miami “Play That Song” also got a lot of attention Music Matters is weekly music column classical voice. It utilizes the same Beach. For more information on the as Train incorporated the melody of “Heart that reviews pop, rock and alternative music vocal technique and our singers are music series and upcoming events, and Soul,” written by Hoagy Carmichael and albums and singles. able to use their beautiful classical visit music.fiu.edu. Frank Loesser. It has elements of folk to it singing technique and bring that to PantherNOW.com ADVERTISEMENT Panther Press – Monday, January 30, 2017 6 PantherNOW.com SPORTS Panther Press – Monday, February 13, 2017 7

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PETER HOLLAND, “Moving looking to find a JR. forward, as we get way to win and Staff Writer into the last half compete in the of the conference, last six upcoming With six more we just have games. games left, FIU will to compete,” “The good thing have to fight for a said Malcom. about it is that there spot to play in the “Finishing plays, are still games left Conference USA being committed in the season,” tournament, as to the defensive said Malcom. the team prepares end of the floor “They have to for the next two and those type of come into practice home games things. For me I’m and you know, get against University just looking for better and want of Southern improvement from to improve, that Mississippi and our players. Those they want to be Louisiana Tech are things we were coachable, want University. talking about in to try to fight for FIU has been November and something and try in a slump losing December.” to get into post- back-to-back home Three of their season play.” games to both last four games Only 11 teams Old Dominion prior to their road will secure a spot University, 86-64, games against in the C-USA and giving a Rice University tournament, which season-high 101 and University will be from March points to University of North Texas, 8-11, and the of North Carolina the Panthers gave Panthers must play at Charlotte. The up an average of hard if they want to final score against 87.6 points while be included. UNC was 101-54. only putting up an The Panthers Head Coach average of 60.0 will gear up to go

Hitesh Goswami/Panther Press Tiara Malcom said points. against USM on the team needs to Although the Thursday, Feb. 16 Junior guard Amari Hawkins fights to reach the rim during a game against Old Dominion University. The improve in the Panthers are in at 7 p.m. and LA Panthers are set to take on the University of Southern Mississippi on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. on the way it’s played the bottom five of Tech on Saturday, Lime Court at FIU. for the rest of the C-USA, Malcom Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. season. said the team is

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going vegan JULIETA RODRIGO looking for new ways to actually in a squat position and Staff Writer incorporate urban beats and are working their lower abs HEATHER O’DELL dance routines into her classes. without knowing.” Staff Writer Rodriguez attended Personal trainer Tiffany Dance moves in popular songs Participating students Matthew Kenney Plant-based Jackson wants students to twerk like “Hit the Quan” and “Watch laughed and cheered each other Katrina Rodriguez, FIU Culinary Academy in Santa their way into shape. And with Me” subtly feature typical on when a dance routine was alumnae and founder of Raw Monica, California. After her her Booty Work class, you’ll do exercises that work to tone your successfully completed, with Vibes Miami, said her life time at MK, Rodriguez moved just that. arms, booty, hamstrings, calves many students opting to video changed when she went vegan. back to Miami and opened Offered at the BBC and core. record the class on their phones Now she encourages everyone Raw Vibes Miami. Recreation and Wellness Center for future sharing on social to live a healthy lifestyle. “I started off small by on Tuesdays and Thursdays media. “It all started when I began selling homemade almond from 1 to 2 p.m., Booty Work is Tahina Jules, a sophomore having stomach issues,” milk that I would make from a high-energy fitness program “This class is about nursing student, said she loves Rodriguez said. “I never scratch every morning,” said that works your glutes, your having fun, letting Jackson’s bright and energetic felt good. I was always sick Rodriguez. “After a while, I abdomen, and your thighs to your body move and personality. to my stomach. Doctors gained a lot of clients and they today’s hip-hop hits. vibing out with other “She doesn’t judge anyone,” would prescribe me all these would always ask me for more The class was created three people with good Jules said. “She’s a beautiful different medications to aid my products.” years ago to offer a mix of dance energy.” spirit and brings out the best in digestion. Most of it wouldn’t Rodriguez continues to sell and aerobic fitness to students, her students.” really work or had bad side vegan products from her home, according to Jackson. Featuring Tiffany Jackson Jackson said students’ main effects.” but she created a Raw Vibes beats from Trey Songz, Beyonce, Personal Trainer focus should be having a good That is when, Rodriguez Miami Instagram and Facebook Fabolous, Drake, Tory Lanez BBC REC time when taking her class. said, she decided to go vegan. account, where she posts vegan and Waka Flocka, the class is a “This class is about having Switching to a vegan diet recipes for those who want to way to exercise, or, as Jackson fun, letting your body move, means eliminating all animal alter their lifestyle. likes to call it, “twerkicize.” listening to good music and products and products that “It is always hard at first Incorporating dance and Jackson uses these moves vibing out with other people come from animals. Vegans do to go vegan or vegetarian, fitness instruction, Jackson as the foundation for many with good energy.” not eat meat or consume dairy and it isn’t for everyone,” she leads the class by breaking down of her dance sequences, and For more information products; their diet is strictly said. “If you even have the routines into easy-to-follow seamlessly combines them with about Booty Work, follow plant-based. slightest urge to change your eight count steps. Repetition of typical lunges, thigh lifts, and Tiffany Jackson on Instagram “Changing my diet literally diet, I really think you should. the routine helps students perfect kickbacks for a more intense at msbootywork or contact changed my life,” the chef Everyone should give this their form while increasing their workout. the FIU Wellness Center at said. “My stomach issues went lifestyle a chance.” confidence in front of a mirror. “What women fail to (305)919-5678. away, and I just felt really Rodriguez’s vegan recipes As a fitness instructor, realize,” Jackson said, “is that good. This is what drove me to can be found on Instagram and Jackson said she is always when they’re twerking, they’re my calling.” Facebook @RawVibesMiami. Jayda Hall Sports Director SPORTS Panther Press – 8 PantherNOW.com Monday, February 13, 2017 BASEBALL BASEBALL’S BACK Players need to work on ‘team chemistry’ before first season opener

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BRETT SHWEKY Athletic Conference Eastern Division titles, and was I take extreme pride in,” said the head coach. “My Staff Writer able to attend the NCAA tournament after winning the philosophy is player development. Development of our SWAC tournament in 2016. players does not take a back seat over winning.” The baseball team looks to begin a new chapter, as Prior to Alabama State, Melendez spent 12 seasons The Panthers had their first practice with Melendez the team turns the page on its 29-29 record from the as Bethune-Cookman University’s head coach. Under on Jan. 27, and he said, the team still needs improvement 2015-2016 season. Melendez, the Wildcats were able to win 11 Mid-Eastern in some areas. Back in June 2016, the University announced Mervyl Athletic Conference (MEAC) championships. “We still have a couple things that we need to work Melendez as the team’s new head coach, and he feels Melendez was also named one of Baseball American’s on before the season begins,” said Melendez. “The FIU is the place to be. Top-10 Head coaches under the Age of 40. And in 2009, players have worked all off-season on sharpening their “FIU is the right fit for my family and myself,” he he became the second-youngest head coach in NCAA skills; however, team chemistry and how to play with said. “There is a rich tradition of baseball at Florida division baseball history to achieve 300 career wins. one another is something we are still working on.” International and also in the South Florida area.” During his coaching tenure, Melendez has had more The Panthers will kickoff the season at home against Coach Melendez has spent 17 years as a head coach, than 30 of his players go on to play professional baseball. the Jacksonville State Univervisty Gamecocks on Feb. having spent the past five seasons with the Alabama State This includes Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Hiram Burgos 17 at 7 pm. at the Baseball Stadium. University Hornets. With the Hornets, he compiled over and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Peter O’Brien. 158 wins, lead the team to three-straight Southwestern “Getting players better is something my staff and Senior shortstop says there are ‘no limits’ this season 4 years old,” the shortstop “I may not be a local HEATHER O’DELL said. “Without the support like most of my teammates, Staff Writer of my family, I wouldn’t be but UM is our cross-town here today. I owe this all to rival,” Lopez said. “We Irving Lopez, the them.” are actually playing UM starting shortstop for the Since becoming a four times this year. I look Panthers, has hopes he and fellow Panther his junior forward to playing them his team will make it to the year, the now senior has each and every time.” World Series in Omaha this accomplished many things Last year, Lopez led the season. with the FIU baseball team. team with a .335 batting “We have a really good “My favorite thing average with 66 hits and a chemistry this year as a about being a part of FIU is .394 on-base percentage. team and coaching staff,” playing with players from Despite his impressive said Lopez. “I think we can all over the country,” Lopez stats, the baseball player really go far this year.” said. “The team is very still believes there is room Lopez grew up in diverse, and it’s special to for improvement. Yuma, Arizona, and he know that they aren’t just “Everyone is good attended Arizona Western my teammates, but very individually,” said Lopez. College for first two years close friends, too.” “This season, we need to and transferred to FIU Although Lopez is not play better as a team and Panther Press file photo to continue his baseball from Miami, he looks accomplish everything as career with the Panthers in forward to playing FIU’s one unit. With a mindset Short stop Irving Lopez returns the ball to home plate during a 2016 game. Division One. longtime rival, University like that, we have no The senior hopes to be a part of a championship contending team this year. “Playing D1 baseball has of Miami, each chance he limits.” been my dream since I was gets.